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The SAPD is looking for a man who stole several purses at the MainPlace Mall

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On 09/10/2021, the wanted suspect committed a robbery at the Sassy S retail store within the MainPlace Mall. The suspect was caught stealing merchandise and fought with store employees to get away.

The suspect was last seen running eastbound on Mainplace Drive, towards Main St. with several purses in his arms.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 25-35 years old, 5’8,” 170 lbs, dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored jacket, white camouflage shorts, tall white socks and white tennis shoes with black laces.

Forward any information to Detective Engle at (714) 245-8351 or email tengle@santa-ana.org.

This week’s Cochino List includes a rodent infestation at Knott’s Berry Farm

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 10 to Sept. 17. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Jo Won Noodle House, 928 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 17, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Windsor Gardens of Anaheim, 3415 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 15
  • Bionicos, 3414 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Sept. 15
  • Kitchen at The Meridian at Anaheim Hills, 525 S. Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 13
  • Kitchen at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: Sept. 16, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Panda Inn, 2 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, Closed: Sept. 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 12
  • O Fine Japanese Cuisine, 30872 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: Sept. 10, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Sept. 10
  • Update; Mama K’s at 10450 Beach Blvd., Suite 108, Stanton, which was ordered closed Sept. 8 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 14

This week’s Cochino List includes Tram Chim Restaurant and Hoa An Quan

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 1 to Sept. 10. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Tram Chim Restaurant, 10131 Westminster Ave., Suite 114, Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 9, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Mom & Kid Nutrition, 12023 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Hoa An Quan, 14291 Euclid St., Suite D-101, Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 2
  • Teo Sandwiches, 14014 Magnolia St., Suite 1-C, Westminster, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 10
  • Miss Donuts & Yogurt, 2200 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-170, Costa Mesa, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Mama K’s, 10450 Beach Blvd., Suite 108, Stanton, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation,
  • G’s Boat House, 200 Main St., Suite 101-A, Huntington Beach, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Subway, 7907 Knott Ave., Buena Park, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Huntington Beach Beer Co., 201 Main St., Suite E, Huntington Beach, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Las Venaditas Bar, 2660 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 8
  • Update: Mogu Mogu at 2969 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed Sept. 1 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 3.
  • Update: Hotties Pizza at 440 Fair Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed Aug. 31 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 3.
  • Update: Big Chopsticks at 25098 Marguerite Parkway, Suite A, Mission Viejo, which was ordered closed Aug. 26 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Aug. 31.

This week’s Cochino List includes Subway Sandwiches

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 13. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Subway, 3548 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: Aug. 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Aug. 6
  • 7 Leaves Cafe, 2429 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Aug. 10, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Aug. 12
  • Big Chopsticks, 4953 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, Closed: Aug. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Snack bar at The Rinks Yorba Linda Ice, 23641 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda, Closed: Aug. 11, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Wienerschnitzel, 6131 Lincoln Ave., Buena Park, Closed: Aug. 5, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 6
  • Sizzler, 10471 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, Closed: Aug. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 8

This week’s Cochino List inclues El Carbonero and El Tapatio

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 29 to Aug. 6. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • El Carbonero, 803 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 4
  • El Tapatio Restaurant, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Bo Ke Restaurant, 12921 Fern St., Suites A-C, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Quan Ngon, 8851 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 115, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • S&J Gran Cafe, 12835 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-6, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 5
  • Ajisen Ramen, 2700 Alton Parkway, Suite 145, Irvine, Closed: Aug. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Zankou Chicken, 2424 W. Ball Road, Suite T, Anaheim, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Tacos & Co., 3601 Jamboree Road, Suite B-6, Newport Beach, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 4
  • Hong Kong Banjum at A.R Mart, 1701 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Suite 108, Fullerton, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 5
  • Pho May, 10503 Valley View St., Cypress, Closed: July 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 31
  • SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: July 29, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 30
  • Update: Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant at 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, which was ordered closed July 29 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 30.
  • Update: Wienerschnitzel at 1951 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed July 29 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen July 30.
  • Update: King Pollo at 530 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, which was ordered closed July 28 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Aug. 5.

This week’s Cochino List includes WaBa Grill

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 23 to July 30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • WaBa Grill, 1215 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 26, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 26
  • Update: Los Cristales at 1638 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed July 20 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen July 26.
  • Update: Oasis Nutrition at 431 E. First St., Suite 4-K, Santa Ana, which was ordered closed July 20 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 26.
  • Update: Hamamori at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Suite 320, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed July 21 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 23.
  • Wok-In, 2394 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 28
  • Wienerschnitzel, 1951 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 29, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Artist Restaurant, 14281 Brookhurst St., Suite A, Garden Grove, Closed: July 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 28
  • Tai Chi Cuisine, 5414 Walnut Ave., Suite A, Irvine, Closed: July 26, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 26
  • Update: On The Rocks Bar & Grill at 12752 Valley View St., Suite V, Garden Grove, which was ordered closed July 17 because of fire or other disaster damage, was allowed to reopen July 27.
  • Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant, 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Closed: July 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • King Pollo, 530 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Hot-N-Chili, 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Suite 305, San Clemente, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 29
  • Super Torta, 1151 N. Euclid St., Suite N, Anaheim, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 30
  • Update: Creamistry at 26841 Aliso Creek Road, Suite B, Aliso Viejo, which was ordered closed July 16 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 23.

This week’s Cochino List includes Birrieria Nochistlan, California Creationz and Oasis

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 15 to July 23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Birrieria Nochistlan, 1628 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • California Creationz, 1320 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Los Cristales, 1638 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Oasis, 431 E. First St., Suite 4-K, Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Hamamori at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Suite 320, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • On The Rocks Bar & Grill, 12752 Valley View St., Suite V, Garden Grove, Closed: July 17, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage
  • King Noodles 68, 10561 Bolsa Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: July 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Yogurtland, 2318 N. Tustin Ave., Suite B, Orange, Closed: July 15, Reason: Employee restrooms nonfunctional, Reopened: July 16
  • Cutie Lounge, 9191 Bolsa Ave., Suite 122, Westminster, Closed: July 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 21
  • Zombee Donuts & Bakeshop, 802 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: July 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Alta, 506 31st St., Newport Beach, Closed: July 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 22
  • Dollar Tree, 1230 W. Imperial Highway, Suite B, La Habra, Closed: July 21, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Pizza D’oro, 8468 Indianapolis Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Mariscos Playa de Corales, 640 W. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Simply Cakes and Cupcakes, 24002 Via Fabricante, Suite 401, Mission Viejo, Closed: July 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 20
  • Juice It Up!, 9111 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Broken Yolk Cafe, 8010 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: July 17, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage
  • Creamistry, 26841 Aliso Creek Road, Suite B, Aliso Viejo, Closed: July 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Taqueros, 31401 Camino Capistrano, Suite 3, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: July 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Update: A coffee bar at El Dorado Hand Car Wash, 26815 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, which was ordered closed July 14 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen July 20.
  • Update: Mai Anh Thach Che at 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-C, Westminster, which was ordered closed July 15 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 16.

This week’s Cochino List includes Mai Anh Thach Che and Brio Tuscan Grille

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 9 to July 16. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Mai Anh Thach Che, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-C, Westminster, Closed: July 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Sushi Damu, 13962 Newport Ave., Suite D, Tustin, Closed: July 13, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 14
  • Brio Tuscan Grille, 774 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: July 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 13
  • Del Taco, 1155 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, Closed: July 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 10
  • Coffee bar at El Dorado Hand Car Wash, 26815 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, Closed: July 14, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Social, 21214 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 15
  • Healthy N Tasty, 25381 Alicia Parkway, Suite F, Laguna Hills, Closed: July 13, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 13

This week’s Cochino List includes California Juice

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 1 to July 9. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • California Juice, 1205 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 2
  • Update: Osaka Japan at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 932, Santa Ana, which was ordered closed June 29 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 4.
  • Tastea, 12913 Harbor Blvd., Suite Q-1, Garden Grove, Closed: July 7, Reason: Employee restrooms nonfunctional, Reopened: July 7
  • Sunright Tea Studio at The OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Suite A-7, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 6
  • Kitchen at Pirch, 3303 Hyland Ave., Suite D, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 6
  • Saffron Grill, 720 E. Katella Ave., Orange, Closed: July 7, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 7
  • Playa Azul, 1071 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: July 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 2
  • Kitchen at Lazy W Ranch, 23852 Hot Springs Canyon Road, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: July 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 7
  • Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant, 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 2
  • Claim Jumper, 27845 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 3

This week’s Cochino List includes several restaurants at the MainPlace Mall

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The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of June 24 to July 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Super Antojitos Mexican Food, 3305 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 1
  • Moctezuma Restaurant, 809 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 30
  • Osaka Japan at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 932, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Charleys Philly Steaks at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 908, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • La Mia Pasta at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 904, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Panda Express at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 912, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Gourmet Burger, 2431 N. Tustin Ave., Suite R-2, Santa Ana, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 26
  • Quattro Caffe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 1201, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Estrada’s Grill, 6931 W. Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: July 1, Reason: Not provided, Reopened: July 2
  • Cocina Azteca Grill, 111 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: June 30, Reason: Rodent infestation,Reopened: July 1
  • Paco’s Tacos “N” Burgers, 250 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 1
  • Lien Hue, 13898 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: June 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 29
  • Lee’s Sandwiches at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 305, Westminster, Closed: June 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 29
  • Mobil Mart at Mobil station, 5989 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 26
  • Wingstop, 5631 E. La Palma Ave., Suite B, Anaheim, Closed: June 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Update: Tlaxcala Bakery Panaderia at 3174 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 104, Anaheim, which was ordered closed June 22 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen June 25.

The Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at the MainPlace Mall ends on 4/25

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Join us at MainPlace Mall for our Earth Day Scavenger Hunt! Enter-to-win a MainPlace Mall tote bag filled with goodies and a $500 gift card to a mall retailer of your choice!

Rules to enter:

  • Step 1: Find all 5 E A R T H letters scattered through the mall
  • Step 2: Take a photo next to each letter
  • Step 3: Follow @ShopMainPlaceMall on Instagram
  • Step 4: Post all 5 photos on Instagram tagging @ShopMainPlaceMall and #MainPlaceEarthDay

NoPurNec. Open only to legal U.S. residents residing in California. Ends 4/25/21 at 11:59pm PST. Winner will be announced on 4/26/21 in the comments. This promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they reside in California, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Winner of the tote bag and gift card must be able to pick up at MainPlace Mall.

The MainPlace Mall is located at 2800 N Main St. Santa Ana.

E-waste recycling event set for April 24 at the MainPlace Mall

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Tis the season – spring cleaning season, that is! Time to get rid of all those electronics that are taking up space in your house. Join MainPlace Mall and California Electronics Saturday, April 24th from 1-4pm in the outer parking lot along Main Street. You can drop off your used electronics to be recycled (see below for guidelines) AND, the first 100 vehicles to bring an item for recycling will receive a $15 gift card voucher redeemable at participating MainPlace Mall retailers; one gift card per vehicle, while supplies last. ♻

Some items – including computers, servers, laptops, tablets, hard drives, monitors, televisions, all-in-one printers, copiers, scanners and mobile phones – require a recycling certificate to be dropped off. Other items, from keyboards and mice to DVD and VHS players, printers, fax machines, radios, alarm clocks, speakers, satellite dishes and more can be safely discarded at no charge through this recycling event. Items that cannot be accepted at the event include appliances, paint, hazardous materials, adhesives, liquids, chemicals, furniture, batteries, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Free and secure data destruction will be performed on each item accepted for recycling during the event; a certificate guaranteeing data has been cleared can be obtained for $7 per hard drive.

The MainPlace mall is located at 2800 N Main St. Santa Ana.

Grand opening of Open Market OC at the MainPlace Mall set for this weekend

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This weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, is the Official Grand Opening of Open Market OC at the Mainplace Mall. This Saturday and Sunday you are invited to shop the best of Orange County’s local + small businesses, makers, and curators all on display under one roof.

Open Market OC is located inside the old Nordstrom building, so there is plenty of room for social distancing.

Open Market OC – Mainplace Mall, 2820 N Main St., Santa Ana

Hours: Saturday: 10am-7pmSunday: 11am-6pm

Present this post at checkout to receive 15% off on any Gorilla Mosaic purchase this weekend only.

An indoor boutique marketplace has moved into the empty Nordstroms at the MainPlace Mall

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The MainPlace Mall finally found a vendor to take part of the massive space that was vacated when Nordstroms left the Santa Ana shopping center. The new vendor is a company called Open Market OC. They have hand selected local and small businesses that specialize in fashion, art, beauty, vintage, handmade items, as well as prepackaged food items. This is their second location – they started in Laguna Hills at a vacant Macy’s.

Both of the Open Market locations feature dozens of vintage boutiques featuring clothing, records, jewelry, home decor and furniture, as well as others specializing in antique collectibles and furniture. They are open seven days a week.

They are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They were able to open up the new Santa Ana location before Christmas. One of their clerks told us that they are already negotiating to take the first and third floors that were vacated by Nordstroms.

The MainPlace Mall was fortunate to find Open Market OC. It is extremely difficult to find big box retailers now, particularly with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The unique Open Market OC concept is already proving popular. When we visited the Santa Ana location a couple nights ago customers were coming in every few minutes. There is a lot to see so browsing will be part of the shopping experience at Open Market OC.

The Open Market OC is looking for more vendors to showcase at their Santa Ana and Laguna Hills locations. Click here to submit an application. They are also looking for part-time cashiers. Click here to apply.

A man was rescued from a storm drain near the MainPlace Mall this morning

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Firefighters rescued an adult male trapped in a storm drain for four days around 8:00 a.m. this morning in the 2800 block of N. Main St. which is the address at the MainPlace Mall.

A passerby heard the cry for help & called 911. The technical rescue team responded to performed a confined space rescue, according to the OCFA.

The victim was safely extricated with the assistance of Orange Fire Department & Anaheim Fire & Rescue (which operates a Countywide Confined Space Rescue Program).

The victim was treated by firefighter paramedics and transported to the hospital in stable condition.

The MainPlace Mall has full time security guards but is nearby the Santiago Creek and the infamous Red Roof Inn, both magnets for the homeless and paroled criminals.

Update: The OCFA is now saying that the rescue was in the City of Orange. It turns out the rescue was on N. Main St. at Town and Country Road, just north of Santa Ana. That is a busy intersection. It is hard to believe that no one heard the man yelling for help for four days.